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==Characteristics==
''Aeromonas hydrophila'' is one of the species belonging to the genus [[Aeromonas species - Overview|''Aeromonas'']]. They are heterotrophic organisms and can exist in both aerobic and anaerobic environments. ''A.hydrophila'' has pilli which allows it to attach to host organisms. It also produces Aerolysin Cytotoxic Enterotoxin (ACT), which causes tissue damage. ''A.hydrophila'' is an opportunistic pathogen.
==Pathogenesis==
''A.hydrophila'' is an oppourtunistic pathogen and can cause pathogenesis in the following species;
Amphibians - [[Red-leg Syndrome]].
Cattlev- Abortion.
Freshwater fish - Haemorrhagic septicaemia
Young dogs - [[Septicaemia and Enteritis, Bacterial|Septicaemia]]
Rabbits - [[Colitis, Granulomatous|Haemorrhagic colitis]]
Humans - Food poisoning
Captive [[:Category:Snake|Snakes]] - [[Lizard and Snake Ulcerative Stomatitis|Ulcerative stomatitis]], [[Snake Respiratory Disease|Pneumonia]] and septicaemia
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